Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, De’Von Achane, Terry McLaurin

With the last of your drafts finishing this Labor Day weekend and football right around the corner, here’s a special edition of the injury round-up. This article contains the most up-to-date analysis and most recent injuries that you have to know before your drafts. Let’s get into it.

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De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)

Achane suffered an AC joint sprain during the preseason. Depending on the severity of the injury, it can take anywhere from two to six weeks to recover from this injury and return to football. With the injury to Jeff Wilson, they might try to accelerate his return a little bit. However, playing through an AC sprain is a pretty painful injury and might limit his snaps.

Concern level: Moderate

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR – SEA)

Smith-Njigba had a wrist fracture in last Saturday’s preseason game. I am surprised he’s back to catching passes just 10 days after surgery. There’s a chance that he is able to suit up for Week 1, and even if he starts slow, he should burst onto the scene at some point this season due to his talent. Bone injuries are different from muscle injuries, as the reinjury risk is significantly lower.

Concern level: Low

Terry McLaurin (WR – WAS)

McLaurin suffered a turf toe during the preseason game last weekend, which is a sprained ligament in the big toe. This is not a good injury for a WR due to the role the big toe plays in power generation. Depending on the severity of the injury, he could return from the injury at any time within two to eight weeks. If he rushes back, expect a decrease in performance and an increased risk of re-injury. I’m not optimistic about his status for the first few weeks of the season.

Concern level: Moderate

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